This deluxe box set includes 6 clothbound, gold-embossed volumes, bringing together myths and legends from all over the world. Retold by accomplished folklorists including Nathanial Hawthorne and Charles Squire, these tales encompass Greek mythology through Celtic and Norse tales to the stories of Native Americans and countless other enthralling myths from around the world. Discover the roots behind many recognizable heroes, gods and spirits, including Thor, Loki, Achilles and Coyote. Box set includes: - Tales of Greek Gods - Tales of Greek Heroes - Norse Mythology - Celtic Mythology - Native American Myths and Legends - Myths and Legends from Around the World Featuring insightful introductions in each volume, this delightful box set makes a perfect gift for any mythology lover.

Meet legendary heroes, powerful goddesses and vengeful monsters in this beautiful hardback collection of Greek and Roman mythology, featuring full-color illustrations. The myths and legends of the ancient world are vividly told here by master storytellers of the 19th century, Thomas Bulfinch and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Discover how Theseus defeated the minotaur, why the witch Circe turned the men into swine and more in this compendium of epic tales. This treasury captures the beauty and magnificence of these timeless myths, featuring enchanting Pre-Raphaelite and art nouveau illustrations in full-color by Walter Crane and John William Waterhouse, among others. Stories include: • Echo and Narcissus • Juno and her rivals • Pygmalion • Cupid and Psyche • The Gorgon's Head • Cadmus and the Dragon's Teeth • The Pomegranate Seeds

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, a dark romantic, and short story writer. Mosses from an Old Manse is Hawthorne's interesting story collection, which the was named in honor of The Old Manse, where Hawthorne and his wife lived for the first three years of their marriage. And The Blithedale Romance, one of Hawthorne's major novels, explores the limitations of human nature set against an experiment in communal living. From mesmerism to illicit love it represents one of Hawthorne's best and most sharply etched works, one that Henry James called his "brightest" and "liveliest" novel.

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, a dark romantic, and short story writer. Mosses from an Old Manse is Hawthorne's interesting story collection, which the was named in honor of The Old Manse, where Hawthorne and his wife lived for the first three years of their marriage. And The Blithedale Romance, one of Hawthorne's major novels, explores the limitations of human nature set against an experiment in communal living. From mesmerism to illicit love it represents one of Hawthorne's best and most sharply etched works, one that Henry James called his "brightest" and "liveliest" novel.

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, a dark romantic, and short story writer. Mosses from an Old Manse is Hawthornes interesting story collection, which the was named in honor of The Old Manse, where Hawthorne and his wife lived for the first three years of their marriage. And The Blithedale Romance, one of Hawthornes major novels, explores the limitations of human nature set against an experiment in communal living. From mesmerism to illicit love it represents one of Hawthornes best and most sharply etched works, one that Henry James called his "brightest" and "liveliest" novel.

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, a dark romantic, and short story writer. Mosses from an Old Manse is Hawthorne's interesting story collection, which the was named in honor of The Old Manse, where Hawthorne and his wife lived for the first three years of their marriage. And The Blithedale Romance, one of Hawthorne's major novels, explores the limitations of human nature set against an experiment in communal living. From mesmerism to illicit love it represents one of Hawthorne's best and most sharply etched works, one that Henry James called his "brightest" and "liveliest" novel.

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, a dark romantic, and short story writer. Mosses from an Old Manse is Hawthorne's interesting story collection, which the was named in honor of The Old Manse, where Hawthorne and his wife lived for the first three years of their marriage. And The Blithedale Romance, one of Hawthorne's major novels, explores the limitations of human nature set against an experiment in communal living. From mesmerism to illicit love it represents one of Hawthorne's best and most sharply etched works, one that Henry James called his "brightest" and "liveliest" novel.

Immerse yourself in a world of fairy queens and Celtic warriors in this remarkable collection of Irish folk tales. Set in Medieval Ireland, this collection of 10 stories were gathered in the late 19th and early 20th century by writer James Stephens, described by James Joyce as 'my rival, the latest Irish genius'. The lyricism and humour within these retellings are unequalled and provide wonderful insight into the culture and traditions of Ireland. Drawn from the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology, they include: - The Birth of Bran - The Enchanted Cav of Cesh Corran - Mongan's Frenzy - The Carl of the Drab Coat This gorgeous edition presents beloved tales in a beautiful cloth-bound hardback with silver foil.

Five Fantastic Roald Dahl favourites come together in this very special box set! This glorious collection includes: James and the Giant Peach Fantastic Mr Fox The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me The Magic Finger Esio Trot Complete with fun and fascinating extra material offering a sneak peek into the wonderful world of Dahl, this is a collection to treasure forever.

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804—1864) was an American novelist, dark romantic, and short story writer. "The Blithedale Romance", considered one of Hawthorne's major novels, explores the limitations of human nature set against an experiment in communal living. From mesmerism to illicit love, "The Blithedale Romance" represents one of Hawthorne's best and most sharply etched works, one that Henry James called his "brightest" and "liveliest" novel.

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) was an American novelist, dark romantic, and short story writer. "The Blithedale Romance", considered one of Hawthorne's major novels, explores the limitations of human nature set against an experiment in communal living. From mesmerism to illicit love, "The Blithedale Romance" represents one of Hawthorne's best and most sharply etched works, one that Henry James called his "brightest" and "liveliest" novel.

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) was an American novelist, dark romantic, and short story writer. "The Blithedale Romance", considered one of Hawthorne's major novels, explores the limitations of human nature set against an experiment in communal living. From mesmerism to illicit love, "The Blithedale Romance" represents one of Hawthorne's best and most sharply etched works, one that Henry James called his "brightest" and "liveliest" novel.

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804—1864) was an American novelist, dark romantic, and short story writer. "The Blithedale Romance", considered one of Hawthorne's major novels, explores the limitations of human nature set against an experiment in communal living. From mesmerism to illicit love, "The Blithedale Romance" represents one of Hawthorne's best and most sharply etched works, one that Henry James called his "brightest" and "liveliest" novel.

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, a dark romantic, and short story writer. Twice-Told Tales is a volume of rearranged myths in which Hawthorne uses unexpected points of view to deftly twist the themes of classic folktales. These ironic tales introduce complex, emotional topics within a familiar context. The volume contains "Wakefield", "The Hollow of the Three Hills" and other stories.

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, a dark romantic, and short story writer. Twice-Told Tales IV is a volume of rearranged myths in which Hawthorne uses unexpected points of view to deftly twist the themes of classic folktales. These ironic tales introduce complex, emotional topics within a familiar context. The volume contains "The Shaker Brida", "The White Old Maid" and other tales.

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist, a dark romantic, and short story writer. Twice-Told Tales is a volume of rearranged myths in which Hawthorne uses unexpected points of view to deftly twist the themes of classic folktales. These ironic tales introduce complex, emotional topics within a familiar context. The volume contains "The Haunted Mind", "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment", "The Vision of the Fountain" and other tales.